Hello. I Have Been Having A Bit Of Sore Throat

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2020

Question: hello. I have been having a bit of sore throat temp has been around 37.1-37.5 been feeling tired but also im low on iron. I have been having headaches body aches on and off and anxious about covid 19 and shortness of breath here and there not sure if its anxiety related. covid?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a simple pharyngitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
It can be a simple pharyngitis or sore throat.
However if you have any exposure to corona suspected or confirmed cases, possibility of corona infection must be considered. if you are from endemic( place where large number of corona cases reported) a throat swab is recommended.
As of now you can take over the counter available analgesics like paracetamol for symptomatic relief. Do warm saline gargles as well.
You can wait for couple of days and if symptoms persists antibiotics may be required.
Thanks

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